Git Credential Manager Core up to 2.0.288 on Windows Working Directory git.exe name resolution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Git Credential Manager Core up to 2.0.288 on Windows. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file git.exe of the component Working Directory Handler. Such manipulation leads to name resolution. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-26233. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Git Credential Manager Core up to 2.0.288 on Windows (Versioning Software). Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the file git.exe of the component Working Directory Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a name resolution vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-706. The product uses a name or reference to access a resource, but the name/reference resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 12/09/2020. The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-26233. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 2.0.289 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Name resolution
CWE: CWE-706
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Git Credential Manager Core 2.0.289
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

10/01/2020 🔍
12/09/2020 +69 days 🔍
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12/14/2020 +5 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2020-26233 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-26233
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-165782

Entryinfo

Created: 12/09/2020 10:18
Updated: 12/14/2020 06:49
Changes: 12/09/2020 10:18 (41), 12/14/2020 06:44 (7), 12/14/2020 06:49 (8)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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